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India’s veteran cricketer Virat Kohli left cricket enthusiasts worldwide emotional on Monday as he announced his retirement from Test cricket. In a heartfelt post on social media, Kohli wrote, “I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.”
Soon after the announcement, fans flooded the internet with emotional tributes.
IShowSpeed, one of the most popular YouTubers in the world, joined in, reacting to the news. In a small clip, which is viral on X, the YouTuber can be seen reading out Kohli’s retirement post. “All the legends are retiring,” he yells as he finishes reading. “And he won an ICC (ICC Champions Trophy). Why would he retire bro! He just won an ICC,” IShowSpeed continues.
Sharing the clip, the X handle @IShowSpeedHQ wrote, “Speed reacts to Indian cricketer Virat Kohli officially retiring from Test cricket.”
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The video quickly gained traction, garnering over two lakh views and several reactions from Kohli’s fans. “What an emotional moment for Indian cricket fans! Virat Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket is unmatched. His contributions will always be remembered!” a user wrote. “Bro is representing my emotions right now,” another user commented.
“It’s sad to see he retired from sports but Virat Kohli is the greatest player in the history of the game,” a third user reacted.
Virat Kohli, who is India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Test history, debuted in the Tests in Jamaica against the West Indies in June 2011. He further took over the role of India’s Test captain in 2014, succeeding M S Dhoni.
